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Old 05-12-2013, 01:57 PM   #1
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Smile Picked up my brand new 2013 Porsche

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Yesterday I picked up my 2013 Porsche Boxster from local dealership. Couple of pictures I took. I have never driven a manual transmission as good as this on ever.

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Old 05-12-2013, 02:05 PM   #2
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Beautiful car. Amaranth red? Your first Porsche?
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Old 05-12-2013, 06:42 PM   #3
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Yes. My first one. Hope I can afford a S in future. I am leasing it. Its Guards Red.
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Old 05-13-2013, 05:34 AM   #4
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The manuals are nice aren't they

What other manuals have you driven?

Why did you choose a Porsche?
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Old 05-13-2013, 05:51 AM   #5
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Very nice. Congrats. Enjoy.

How much power is the base puttng out now? The "S"?
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The manuals are nice aren't they

What other manuals have you driven?

Why did you choose a Porsche?
Manuals are nice. I am originally from India and used to driving manual only. My cars before this (with manual) - Miata, Cooper S and EOS.

I test drove bunch of cars and settled on Porsche due to handling plus my childhood dream to have one as well.

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Very nice. Congrats. Enjoy.

How much power is the base puttng out now? The "S"?
Base is doing 265 I think and S 315.

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Old 05-13-2013, 02:45 PM   #8
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Congratulations! The new model really is the best looking yet and the wheels look wicked. I hope you enjoy your Boxster as much as the members in here enjoy theirs! I wish I could afford a new one. Love the color too. Enjoy!!
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Old 05-13-2013, 05:41 PM   #9
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Congratulations! The new model really is the best looking yet and the wheels look wicked. I hope you enjoy your Boxster as much as the members in here enjoy theirs! I wish I could afford a new one. Love the color too. Enjoy!!
I was just thinking how much it looks like my 987. The only thing that really gives it away are the side scoops
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Can anyone tell me what style/model the wheels are please? I gotta have some!
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Can anyone tell me what style/model the wheels are please? I gotta have some!
20 inch Carrera Wheels
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Old 05-14-2013, 05:00 PM   #12
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Great looking car! Congrats.
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Old 05-14-2013, 06:01 PM   #13
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beautiful car. Enjoy it!!!
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20 inch Carrera Wheels
Ta much! Off to the shops now
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Old 05-22-2013, 11:11 PM   #15
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Good for you for getting a manual Boxster. I personally believe the true pleasure of rowing your own gears is many fold better than the manumatics (in general, in all cars).
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:18 PM   #16
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nice looking ride, enjoy the manual.

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